Asia This Week - UCA News

As Indians brace for national elections, the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party is accused of using draconian laws to curtail civic freedoms

Indian govt is targeting, silencing critics, says global rights group

Archbishop Gallagher’s visit to strengthen ties with Vietnam

A top Vatican official is on a six-day visit to Vietnam to strengthen diplomatic ties with the communist-ruled nation

Published: April 12, 2024 11:26 AM GMT

Updated: April 12, 2024 11:30 AM GMT

Catholic Diocese promises to help people in quake-hit Taiwan

Catholic Church in Taiwan has pledged help to the victims after the strongest earthquake in decades left nine dead, over 800 injured and damaged dozens of buildings

Published: April 05, 2024 11:18 AM GMT

Updated: April 05, 2024 11:19 AM GMT

Baptist pastor shot dead by unknown hitmen in Myanmar

In conflict-torn Myanmar, political fighting crossed religious lines when a Christian pastor was shot dead by three unknown attackers in Kachin state this week

Published: March 22, 2024 11:47 AM GMT

Updated: March 22, 2024 11:49 AM GMT

Call for global action to defend freedom of religion in Hong Kong

International experts and organizations have expressed concerns over freedom of religion in Hong Kong after the authorities introduced a new security law stipulating tough penalties

Published: March 15, 2024 11:58 AM GMT

Updated: March 15, 2024 11:58 AM GMT

Catholic priests, nuns lend support to women's empowerment in India

Indian nuns and priests join women activists to demand end of crimes against women and ensure their rights and empowerment ahead of the national election in May

Published: March 08, 2024 11:37 AM GMT

Updated: March 08, 2024 11:38 AM GMT

Philippine diocese seeks sainthood of lay catechist from Manila

A Filipino Catholic laywoman who quit her job to become a full-time volunteer catechist is slated for sainthood

Published: March 01, 2024 11:23 AM GMT

Updated: March 01, 2024 11:26 AM GMT

Threats of violence against Christians continue to rise in India

Minority Christians in India continue to face threats and harassment as hardline Hindu groups push for a Hindu-centric cultural and religious nationalism

Published: February 23, 2024 11:25 AM GMT

Updated: February 23, 2024 11:26 AM GMT

Tragedy strikes Ash Wednesday Mass in the Philippines

One person died and 53 were injured when part of the second floor of a Catholic church collapsed during a packed Ash Wednesday Mass in the Philippines

Published: February 16, 2024 11:57 AM GMT

Updated: February 16, 2024 11:57 AM GMT

Myanmar junta airstrike on school kills four children

An airstrike on a school in Myanmar’s Demoso township in Kayah state killed four children, all boys aged 12 to 14, and injured at least 15 other children

Published: February 09, 2024 11:29 AM GMT

Updated: February 09, 2024 11:30 AM GMT